The library subscribes to over 100 databases covering specialized and multiple disciplines. As your library liaison I have assembled databases that are useful to your discipline. To begin your search click the database hyperlink to begin your search. If you are working from home, you will be prompted to enter a USER NAME and PIN.
USER NAME = BANNER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (example: S0123456)
PIN = CHANGEME
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me by phone at 225 771-2643 or email at vanissa_ely@subr.edu, or you may contact the ASK HERE DESK at 225 771-2841.
On-Campus
Off-Campus
SEARCH STRATEGY SHEET
1. Identify and develop your topic
What topic are you researching? State your topic in a complete sentence.
What are the keywords ( main concepts) from your topic sentence?
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What other synonyms (words that express the same idea) could be used for
those keywords?
Keyword: _______________ Keyword: _______________ Keyword: ______________
Synonym: ______________ Synonym:_______________ Synonym: ______________
Synonym:_______________ Synonym: ______________ Synonym:_______________
Suggested Database(s) for your search:
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2. Create a Search Statement (How you search for results)
Boolean Connectors terms (AND-OR-NOT) will help you construct a search for
the computer to perform.
AND is used to join words or phrases when both (or all ) the terms must appear
in the items you retrieve. Example: school violence AND students
OR is used to join related terms, thus broadening your search results.
Example: high blood pressure OR hypertension
NOT is used to exclude words from your search results.
Example: Women NOT Men